What are the pros and cons of tactical pens? | Tony Willis MSc MBA MSyI F.ISRM FCMI posted on the topic | LinkedIn (2024)

Alex Mac

A global presence tailored to high-end personal security

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Tony Willis MSc MBA MSyI FCMI This rears its head on many an occasion.After teaching the Kubo,and not on a bunch of keys 🙄 .. for over 30 years. Theres a couple of points here.So as stated in the prevention of crime act 1953 a person is guilty of an offence ...blah. have with them public place etc . any article made intended , adapted to cause injury. Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. Suffice to say it's an off weap in the UK.. now If that's the case carry a genuine kubo far more effective less likely to distort,break or slide due to blood sweat fluids etc when using takedowns . Now we come to the second point .after training and teaching the Kubo for over 30 years to me it's instinctive . I know just how effective and dangerous it is in the right hands . However if you really are not an expert in its use I will guarantee it will go to sh*t very quickly , stance positioning and an ability to apply techniques using a multidimensional approach incorporating other factors. movementof.principle. ,drawing a firearm extending the target for kicks. Etc or drawing close face grabs etc are all aspects of use . The moral of the story is unless you really know your sh*t stay away from all of it ..All my best A

Shawn Marando

Director of Education & Training, COPKIDO LLC, Police Officer at Boston Police DepartmentAuthor- “Copkido, the solution to excessive force”

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I like the blue one. It resembles a kubotan and I am sure could be used as one. Being a ‘boy in blue’ I also religiously carry a pocket knife. I use it as a tool, not a weapon. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Basically, as with any tool or item, they usually become illegal when used to inflict pain or injury upon another. These days, in my opinion and experience, pepper spray is the best aid in a matter of self defense. It requires minimal skill, can incapacitate numerous assailants at once and dissipates in a short period of time. Thanks for sharing! Stay safe

Col Prashant Kapte (Retd.), CPP, CISM, DCP, DOMP

Data Centers, Network Warehouses, Real Estate and Corporate Security | Infosys | Reliance Retail | Army Veteran

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Tactical pens are not considered weapons but are designed to provide a means of self-defence and emergency assistance when needed. They are often favoured by individuals who want a discreet and versatile tool that can be carried in everyday settings without drawing attention. However, like you correctly pointed out, it can be dangerous and self-incriminatory if it is not permitted by law. The TSA specifically forbids tactical pens. They can confiscate any weapon and since a tactical pen might look like one, it may draw unwanted attention.

Stephen Mackenzie

Independent fire, security & resilience consultant. International researcher, innovator & public speaker @IFSEC 2021 + @IFSJ 2022 #FireSafetyInfluencer Twitter @stevemcfirerisk #FireSafety4All💚

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Hmm I have one - my son gave me it It as a litlte torch which quit working after a weekPens crap but aways thereWhistle - never needed itBox cutter never used it but nicked the pocket on too many trowsers now Glass breaker - good luck with than and never needed itDo use it as a scale reference for a photo or depth gauge for a hole in fire containment As a self defence weapon - rather have training + both hands free or fitsts or grapple or fingers in eyes or pinching, tearing or gouging etc

Shaun Chapman

Protective Security Risk Intelligence Specialist

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Yes a "tactical pen" has strength and penetration advantages over a plastic option. There is a risk of it being confiscated then a cost to replace it. Additional to this you have just lost a tool option in your defence strategy. Understanding the principles of the tool is critical. A handheld striking tool is a force multiplier. It transfers focused kinetic energy to a target to cause pain. It is used because of its enhanced capabilities over our hands. In NZ Crimes Act 1961 definition of offensive weapon meansany article made or altered for use for causing bodily injury, or intended by the person having it with him or her for such use. So tac-pens can fall into this category and are often seized by airport security. A cheap $1 plastic pen is an effective and disposable, easily reaplaced option that may reduce your probability of legal issues. So long as your intent is to carry for writing purposes.

Mark H.

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Unless someone has extensive training and regular practice, a “tactical pen” (even one that costs $100USD) is just the one you can get out of your pocket the fastest to sign the credit card receipt at dinner.

Burke Sigurdur Brownfeld

Global Corporate Security Leader @ Splunk |Security Program Builder | Writer | Trainer | Empathy Evangelist

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As with any tool, training and mental preparation for conflict would be a prerequisite for it to be of true value. Time and effort are usually better spent on developing situational awareness and the confidence to swiftly take action to get away from problems before they become unavoidable